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Category: Structures

Explore the ancient ruins of Wupatki National Monument and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time

At Wupatki National Monument you can walk among the ruins of dozens of preserved ancestral pueblos dispersed across dozens of acres.

Ancestral, arizonabucketlist, North, Parks, Photography

Why we should still honor the legacy of the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps

Civilian Conservation Corps workers constructed trails, lookout points and shelters in many of the public land in the United States.

hiking, Parks, People
View from inside the cliff dwellings at Tonto National Monument

Rare view from Upper Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument

Upper Cliff Dwelling access requires advance reservations for a tour led by National Parks Service personnel.

Ancestral, North Central, Ruins
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Phoenix author’s Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide climbs to #1 spot on Kindle

Arizona Bucket List, available in ebook hard cover, and paperback formats on Amazon, features 50 must-see natural wonders in the Grand Canyon State.

arizonabucketlist, GrandCanyon, hiking, Kayaking, People
Birthing scene petroglyph at Rock Art Ranch

Walk in the footsteps of ancient Anasazi people at Rock Art Ranch near Winslow

Rock Art Ranch is a unique natural wonder about 20 miles southeast of Winslow. The highlight is a collection of some of the oldest petroglyph rock art discovered on Earth.

Ancestral, North, People, Rock, Water
Panoramic view of Blue Ridge Reservoir in Arizona

8 free and amazing places you should add to your Arizona Bucket List right now

Many of the most desired sites to visit in Arizona require pricey permits or passes. But these eight places stand out because they require no fee.

Ancestral, arizonabucketlist, Free, hiking, trails, Water
Expanded parking lots at Piestewa Peak base area

Piestewa Peak base area upgrades improve experience, expand access to popular hiking trails in Phoenix Mountains Preserve

New and upgraded amenities at Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix include expanded parking, new drinking fountains, restrooms and ramadas.

Challenging, Hike, Mountains, Phoenix, trails, Valley
Wood ladder leads up into a cliff dwelling in Keet Seel Canyon

8 tips for hiking to see the amazing Keet Seel Canyon ruins of Arizona’s Navajo Nation

The Keet Seel Canyon hike experience ranks among the best in Arizona. Best of all, permits are easy to get and there is no charge for the hike, camping or ruins tour.

Ancestral, arizonabucketlist, Hike, North, Parks
boats tied to dock in channel with London Bridge in background

Famous London Bridge a key attraction in Lake Havasu City

London Bridge may have fallen down, but it was brought back to life when it was shipped to Arizona and put back together in Lake Havasu City.

arizonabucketlist, Havasu, Kayaking, Water, West
Silhouette of cross standing high above burned down church

Is it a miracle? Cross remains unblemished after massive fire burns down St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix

On May 1, 2019 a massive fire erupted inside the sanctuary of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix. Everything was destroyed – except for the cross.

Blog, Spiritual
Photo of the main entrance of Casa Grande National Monument

Casa Grande National Monument ruins shed insights into primitive life in the Desert Southwest

If you visit Casa Grande Ruins National Monument near Coolidge, AZ you’ll definitely see the “great house” and so much more.

Ancestral, South

Explore ancient cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon National Monument

At Walnut Canyon National Monument, southeast of Flagstaff, you can walk through one of the best preserved communities of cliff dwellings in Arizona.

Ancestral, arizonabucketlist, Flagstaff, North, Parks

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